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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.61, 531.44 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.61, 531.44 and 262.56 is: 393.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.61 : 531.44 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.61/531.44 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.61x = 531.44 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.61x = 139,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,533.57/354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.49

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